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In order to get patients the care they need when they need it, consider a risk-stratified care management system tied to point of care registries.

The HIPAA audit program under the Office for Civil Rights is expanding and changing. Is your practice prepared?

What you communicate to patients should also consider how you reach them. And with the variety of messaging available, there is also varying patient preference.

"Better-performing medical practices" excel in four performance categories, according to the MGMA. How does your practice stack up?

Communication, support, and education - especially on finances - are key areas for physicians and practice managers to work together in a team environment.

Looking for longevity as a medical practice? Joshua Halverson of ECG Management Consultants offers tips on survival and how to increase your practice's value.

2015 is a crucial year to prove cost and quality as a Medicare provider. Here's what you need to know to avoid financial penalties down the line.

Marcia Brauchler of Physicians' Ally offers tips on creating compliance plans to protect your medical practice.

According to legendary football coach Lou Holtz, the keys to success in life and as a healthcare professional include having a good attitude, having passion, and making good choices.

Laura Palmer of the MGMA says a little patience in hiring your next medical practice staff member goes a long way. Here are eight tips to find the right fit.

The turn of the calendar to 2015 means year-long reporting of meaningful use under CMS' EHR Incentive Programs. Here's how to prepare.

The last quarter of 2014 is the last chance for eligible professionals to get meaningful use incentive payments. Here's how to ensure you attest properly.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA explores how to keep patient interactions at your medical practice HIPAA compliant.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the daily work flow at medical practices nationwide.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the use of health IT at medical practices.

Meaningful use requirements that require more patient engagement may be the most difficult for physicians. Here's how to meet them head on at your practice.

While new technology brings great opportunities to medical practices, it also raises new challenges when attempting to keep protected health information secure.

Successful practices make it a priority to assess patient satisfaction regularly. Here's how to improve satisfaction scores and boost patient ratings.

Anders M. Gilberg of the MGMA provides his views on whether accountable care organizations are a sustainable healthcare model.

Make the most out of the MGMA14 Conference with these 10 tips of things you can't miss in Las Vegas.

Effective patient collections are becoming more critical to the financial health of your practice. Here are several strategies to help your practice get paid.

Attending a conference shouldn't be done on the fly. If you prepare ahead of time and have a plan, you'll get the most value for your time.

As a physician, take some time to learn a few medical practice management principles to more fully support your practice manager.

My fellow physicians, we are a really smart group of people that have not received the proper instruction for the business world.

Attorneys Barbara Zabawa and Melissa Giftus warn improper social media use can lead to possible HIPAA violations, increased malpractice liability, and more.

How one medical practiced saved more than $390,000 and got financially stable.

Hospitals have an eye toward physician practices, and aligning is a key goal for 2014.

How medical practices can create a compliance program and some of the specific areas it should address.

Payer negotiations can favor medical practices if they take steps to know more about themselves and their patients.

Making an impact on your patients - and your fellow medical practice employees - means bringing out the best in yourself. Sally Hogshead describes how.